School Overview
P.S. 2 Alfred Zimberg, located in East Elmhurst, Queens, serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to foster a welcoming and supportive community environment for its young learners. As a traditional New York City public elementary school, it operates under the New York City Department of Education’s district structure, emphasizing standard curriculum requirements while often integrating programs to support social-emotional development.

The school is deeply embedded in the East Elmhurst neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families. Like many schools in District 30, P.S. 2 places a high priority on inclusivity and catering to the needs of English Language Learners and students with diverse learning requirements. Through its daily operations, the school aims to prepare students for middle school success by balancing academic rigor with extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to build character and school spirit among its diverse student body.
583
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERG
Demographic Student Count
White204
Hispanic240
Black30
Asian98
Two or More9
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    240 (41.2%)
  • White
    204 (35.0%)
  • Asian
    98 (16.8%)
  • Black
    30 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Phone: (718)728-1459
Website: http://www.ps2q.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 404
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 64
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 91
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERG
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten64
Kindergarten84
Grade 187
Grade 283
Grade 390
Grade 482
Grade 591
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERG
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26445.3%
Male31954.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)